Aussies brace for stormy NYE washout
Millions of Aussies have been urged to prepare for a thunderous start to 2024, with storms and wet weather mounting to New Year’s Eve.
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City braces for ‘hottest day in four years’
Millions of Aussies have been urged to brace for their hottest December day in four years as a severe heatwave grips Queensland.
‘Unprecedented’: Threat for storm-hit cities
A surprise heatwave is on the way for storm-hit areas of Australia and, with thousands still without power, it could become deadly.
‘Serious’: New Year’s weather we didn’t want
The awful conditions that have plagued eastern Australia are set to ease – but not for long with meteorologists warning of New Year weather drama.
Tenth person dies after Christmas storms
Tragically, a tenth person has now been confirmed dead from the devastating Christmas storms after a camping ground was inundated.
Mayor’s fury at late BOM storm warning
A prominent Mayor has slammed the Bureau of Meteorology over issuing storm warnings while his city was being hit with wild weather.
9yo who drowned in floodwaters identified
The girl wandered off from her family home shortly before a severe thunderstorm hit the area.
28 places where Aussies shouldn’t swim
Following recent storm activity, a warning has been issued to avoid dozens of popular swimming areas for this reason.
Iconic resort faces ‘worst’ ever ski conditions
Visitors at one of the world’s most famous ski resorts are praying for a miracle after disastrous conditions wiped out the season.
Aussies without power until New Year
One state’s Christmas Day storm has wreaked havoc, leaving thousands without power and denying families a Boxing Day out at a tourism mecca’s famous theme parks.
‘Insane’: Massive hail stones smash town
The weather ravaging eastern Australia has damaged houses, knocked out power for thousands and pelted residents with massive hail stones.
Iconic beach unrecognisable after floods
Severe weather has caused chaos in parts of Sydney over the past few festive days, completely altering the look of the nation’s most iconic beach.
‘Dicey’ weather to hit iconic yacht race
Competitors in Australia’s biggest yacht race are going to have to contend with some scary conditions on the ocean including wind gusts and hail.
One item Aussies must have this summer
Aussies are urged to ensure they have this one small but lifesaving item at home ready for disaster season this summer.
Big winners from a wet and wild Christmas
While experts warn that the deadly dry season is still a threat, the weather might offer a slight reprieve for those in NSW.
Xmas weather warning: ‘Very hazardous’
The miserable forecast for Christmas continues with forecasters concerned that intense storms could bringing dangerous conditions.
Christmas weather forecast just got worse
This Yuletide was always looking a bit dicey weather-wise – but now things have got a whole lot worse.
Moment home collapses in bushfire
One state is battling three emergency-level bushfires, with the latest threatening lives and homes within the capital’s metro area.
100mm of rain as soggy Christmas hits
El Nino should have brought a hot and dry Christmas but a rival climate driver is pushing rain and cooler temperatures into the east.
‘How did no one know?’: BoM smashed
The BoM is under fire after Queensland flood victims said they received emergency alerts while on the roofs of their already flooded homes.
Katter’s wild Gestapo rant over road closures
In a blustering rant, Federal MP Bob Katter likened the Queensland government as the “Gestapo” after roads were closed in the far north due to flooding.
Record rain following Jasper causes flooding
It’s expected flood records from 1977 will be smashed as heavy rainfall lashes areas already hit by a cyclone.
Two struck by lightning amid wild weather
A child is among two people struck by lightning as wild weather lashes the country, with the bureau warning more could be on the way.
Miserable weather news for Christmas
For millions, pack away dreams of an Aussie Christmas with beers on the beach – instead forecasters have said dreary conditions are coming.
Man dies after found near fallen powerlines
A young man’s body has been found next to fallen powerlines after a vicious storm ripped through southeast QLD, bringing 170km/h winds.
Aussies on high alert for ‘secret killer’
Aussies are being warned of a “secret killer” over the sweltering summer break, following confirmation 2023 was the warmest year on record.
City’s blistering heatwave smashes records
Sydney has sweltered through its hottest start to summer in more than 160 years after days of temperatures higher than 40C.
State warned on aircon as heatwave hits
NSW residents enduring a blistering day have been asked to delay using non-essential appliances on Thursday night, and turn up the temperature of their airconditioning.
‘Comical’: TV stars’ cyclone coverage roasted
Cyclone Jasper has left 40,000 without power and a trail of destruction – but it hasn’t stopped social media mocking the “dramatic” TV coverage.
Incredible images as ultra-rich flee cyclone
Incredible images show wealthy boat owners fleeing to safety as Cyclone Jasper prepares to make landfall within hours.
Second heatwave to bring nightmare temps
Large parts of NSW are set to swelter through more severe temperatures as another heatwave sweeps the state later this week.
Urgent evacuation as monster cyclone nears
Bureau of Meteorology staff on an idyllic, and very remote, island are to be evacuated amid fears it could see a direct hit from Cyclone Jasper.
Huge dust storms stretches 1800km
Incredible footage has captured the moment a 1800km dust storm consumed parts of Australia, bringing cool relief to the desert.
Month’s worth of rain falls in one day
A huge rain band has swept parts of Australia, including one town that was soaked by its heaviest December rainfall in 75 years.
Cyclone could ‘re-intensify’ before landfall
Residents have been warned to prepare for gale force winds and heavy rains, with fears Cyclone Jasper could re-intensify before making landfall.
Australia smashed by extreme weather
As parts of the country bakes through a heatwave, one group of Aussies are bracing for the possibility of flooding rain.
‘Microburst’ storm carnage flips heatwave
Severe weather warnings have flipped the heatwave on its head as windy storms leave a trail of destruction amid the oppressive heatwave.
Calls to ambos soar amid heatwave
Emergency services will be on standby as three concerts are held in one of the hottest parts of the country on Saturday night.
Freak storm smashes coastal community
Roofs have been torn from buildings, tress and power lines brought down, and power cut off to properties after a sudden summer storm.
‘Not a drill’: Grim cyclone warning issued
Authorities have issued a critical warning to communities in North Queensland as Tropical Cyclone Jasper inches closer and closer to making landfall.
Australia’s nightmare summer forecast
Australians are being told to prepare now for a summer of more frequent and longer heatwaves just as the country braces for a weekend of brutal heat. Here’s what’s coming.
Bill spike warning as heatwave hits
Australians have been warned to be conscious of their power bill as summertime temperatures break records.
Dramatic shift as heatwave turns to rain
A sudden cool change is set to lower temperatures by 15C for millions of Aussies, but at the cost of a surprise rain event.
City faces hottest day since Black Summer
Many Aussie cities are bracing for their hottest days in years, including one urban hotspot that can expect temperatures in the mid-40s.
‘Oppressive’: Horror heatwave set to hit
The Bureau of Meteorology has urged Aussies to brace for a heatwave that will hit every mainland state and send temperatures into the 40s.
Cyclone threat worsens off Aus coast
Concern is growing over a cyclone that is likely to reach Australian shores as weather officials warn it could become a category 5 storm.
Heatwave over half of Aus in 45C scorcher
Some parts of Australia will see their “hottest weather” in years as authorities warn of a scorching heatwave that will sear half the country.
’It’s early’: Concern as big cyclone jumps gun
Australia’s first tropical cyclone of the season is powerful – and it’s arrived much earlier than anyone expected.
‘Omega block’: Havoc as weird weather looms
This week, a heatwave, tropical cyclone and high pressure system will collide to wreak weather havoc Australia-wide.
City plunges into two months of darkness
The sun no longer rises in this US city, leaving its residents in almost complete darkness for months on end.
Aussies warned as heatwaves, cyclones hit
Central Australia is set to swelter through some extreme heat in the first week of summer, while BOM keeps an eye on a potential cyclone.
Heatwave to scorch a third of Australia
A heatwave that engulfed parts of WA over the weekend is spreading across Australia, expected to scorch one third of the country.
Cyclone moving towards QLD coast
A tropical cyclone is brewing 1600km away from Australia’s east coast, intensifying as it makes its way towards Queensland.
Worry as state breaks spring temp records
One state has suffered through its warmest Spring on record as forecasters predict “unusually high” temperatures across much of the country in the coming months.
‘Unusually’ hot Christmas in store this year
Millions of Aussies are set for a sweltering Christmas this year, with experts forecasting an “unusually warm” summer.
1500km storm band lashes NSW, Victoria
A weather system that dumped more than 200mm on parts of NSW, and saw the SES swamped with 1600 calls, isn’t done with Australia’s east just yet.
Severe storms target another state
A 1500km band of severe storms battered eastern Australia this week, but now a new state is in the firing line.
City soaked by ‘wettest day in 18 years’
More than a million Aussies have been drenched by the wettest November day in nearly 20 years as storms continue to rage.
Aussies warned to brace for week of storms
Australia is set for a soggy entry into summer, with meteorologists predicting severe storms and heavy downpours to drench much of the country this week.
Floods, 100mm falls forecast in wild week
Rainfall totals across swathes of Aussie states have been smashed, with one region breaking a 25-year-old record, as meteorologists warn forecasted deluges could bring flash flooding this week.
Australia smashed by wild weather
Australia is set to be chaotic this week with multi-day dangerous storms or punishing heatwaves with temperatures north of 40C.
Grim warning as rain, hail to pelt east coast
A dire warning has been issued for eastern Australia as heavy rainfall bringing hail and damaging winds are set to pelt major cities over the week.
Week-long wild weather threat looms
Much of the country is facing intense weather in the week ahead, as forecasters predict storms and one city’s first heatwave of the season.
‘Heavy multi day’ storm, rain event due
The weekend will be mostly sunny, scorching in one state, but forecasters have warned it’s all set to change with dangerous weather looming.
‘Threat is real’: Major weather warning
Forecasters are warning of a round of intense and dangerous weather in the coming days – with even worse conditions around the corner.
NSW’s worst storm hotspots revealed
The NSW suburbs most battered by storms have been revealed, with a beautiful beachside locale top of the list.
Nation’s worst-hit storm areas revealed
As Australia braces for another summer of severe weather, a leading insurer has revealed which areas copped it worst last financial year.
Why Aussies face a scorching summer
Aussies should brace for a scorching long summer as El Nino is expected to last until at least April 2024.
Woman dies after being crushed by tree
A woman has died after being crushed by a tree as a violent storm cell swept through southeast Queensland.
Australia to be plagued by ‘persistent’ rain
“Several million” lightning strikes are expected in a stormy week ahead, as rain falls over every state and territory.
Heatwave triggers extreme danger in state
More than 70 fires are burning across NSW, with conditions set to worsen over the next 24 hours.
‘Volatile’ weather change to smash east
A fierce meeting of Antarctic winds and tropical heat will lead to “remarkable” weather conditions in the coming days, forecasters have warned.
Crazy cold snap to hit millions of Aussies
Millions of Aussies have been warned “it will feel like winter again” as temperatures plunge and rain falls this week.
Major move as Aussies brace for horror fires
The government is exploring a new system that would allow Australians caught in natural disasters to access phone coverage regardless of where they are.
‘Nasty’: Brutal heat to hit millions of Aussies
Millions of Aussies are in for a stifling week as temperatures in parts of the southeast soar into the high 30s over a week of “nasty fire weather”.
Map reveals dire situation for Aussies
A new map has shown a grim sign for the summer to come for large parts of the country facing record-low rainfall.
Dire warning of ‘warmest year on record’
Climate scientists have warned this year is set to be the world’s hottest on record after global temperatures soared in September.
‘Too late to leave’: Communities locked in
Just 48 hours ago, fires raged through parts of the country’s east. Now, those same communities are bracing for major floods.
‘Nasty’: Monster storm to lash NSW, Victoria
A large, complex weather system is sweeping Victoria and parts of NSW dumping heavy rain carrying the risk of flash flooding.
‘Leave immediately’: Grim bushfire warning
Firefighters are battling unpredictable weather as residents in one state have been warned not to wait to be told when to leave.
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